What are the responsibilities and job description for the R.N. – Medical/Surgical position at Prowers Medical Center?
1 Full-Time Night Position
JOB SUMMARY
General Description
This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing direct patient care to a group of patients for a designated time frame on a medical-surgical unit. Astute assessment skills, IV skills, independent decision-making and the ability to function under high stress situations is required.
Responsibility
Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing, systematic manner. Formulates a goal directed plan of care by establishing priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations, following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events. Is also responsible for the supervision of any LPN’s, Nurse Aides, and assignments to the Medical/Surgical Unit.
Accountability
The RN reports directly to the Acute Care Services Manager.
Special Demands
Mental: Stressful environment with frequent crisis intervention and creative problem solving required.
Physical: Involves constant walking and standing. Frequent reaching, twisting, squatting, lifting, and handling of equipment. Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to communicable disease/illness.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and current Colorado license. Must have documentation of current CPR and Basic Life Support training. ACLS certification or will have certification within one year of employment.
Experience: Previous related experience. Graduate nurses with one year of Medical/Surgical experience preferred.
Employment Variables
Full Time position working 36 hours per week 12-hour shifts working 7:00pm to 7:00am. May need to work overtime as need arises. Shift differential available.
Salary Range
$34.03 – $41.85 per hour based on experience plus night and weekend shift differential. This is a fulltime benefitted position that includes, paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, life and disability insurance and automatic enrollment in retirement plan with employer match.
Apply to: Human Resources By: As soon as possible
Apply to: Human Resources By: As soon as possible
Contact Information
Michelle Pollart – Human Resources
Prowers Medical Center
401 Kendall Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
Email: michelle.pollart@prowersmedical.com
Phone: 719-336-7119
Fax: 719-336-8360
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It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statues, regulations and ordinances.
Human Resources Department
401 Kendall Drive
Lamar, Colorado 81052
www.prowersmedical.com
email: michelle.pollart@prowersmedical.com
Salary : $34 - $42